McHenry County Business
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Abbott to roll out two new nutrition shakesSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Responding to the growing needs of America's aging baby boomer population, Abbott Thursday introduced two new nutrition shakes - Ensure Muscle Health and Ensure Clinical...
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Barrington Pools accused of illegally dumping hazardous chemicalsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - A South Barrington-area swimming pool and supply business accused of illegally dumping a hazardous chemical used to clean pool filters has been indicted by a Cook County...
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Russia signs $3.7 bil. deal for 50 Boeing 737sSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - MOSCOW -- A Russian state-owned company will buy 50 new Boeing 737 Next Generation airliners in a deal worth $3.7 billion, the firm said Friday. Russian Technologies, wh...
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Caterpillar sales accelerate across the globeSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Caterpillar Inc. said Friday that its worldwide machine sales leaped 37 percent in August, led by surging sales in Latin and North America. The results, anno...
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ITW reports operating growthSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Glenview-based Illinois Tool Works Inc. Friday reported a total company operating revenue increase of 13 percent for the three months ended Aug. 31 compared to a year ag...
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Shareholders OK Continental, UAL merger to create largest airlineSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The biggest airline in the world will have the United name, Continental's globe logo and potentially far-reaching effects on air travel. Shareholders who approved combin...
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Miss out on appliance discount? State giving buyers another shotSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - If you missed out on a Cash for Appliances rebate in April and still need a dishwasher, freezer, fridge or washing machine, you've got another shot at it. The date to re...
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Discovery Clothing adds shoesSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Discovery Clothing Co., an independently owned clothing retailer is adding full shoe departments at all of its Chicago and suburban locations. Beginning Monday, Sept. 20...
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Northrop Gruman Aerospace drone plant growsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - MOSS POINT, Miss. -- The Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems plant that puts together drones near Trent Lott International Airport has been in operation for four years an...
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BlackBerry-maker RIM sees income jump 68 percentSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - TORONTO -- BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. believes it will successfully resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data sec...